Buying a home in San Diego, the way it should feel.
From the first conversation to the day you hold the keys. A clear process, a partner who answers the phone, and the relationships to surface homes other agents never see.
Six steps from first showing to closing day.
No surprises. No jargon. A buyer plan tailored to your timeline and the rhythm of your family.
Discovery call
A 30 minute conversation about what you want, what you do not want, and what life looks like a year from now. School zones, commute, lifestyle, budget, timeline. Nothing rushed.
Pre-approval and financing
I introduce you to two or three lenders I trust who actually return calls. We talk loan structure, down payment options, and how to position your offer to win.
- Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, physician, foreign national
- Rate and points trade offs explained in plain language
- Pre-approval letter you can actually use in a competitive offer
Neighborhood tour
We walk the streets, not just the listings. La Jolla, Del Mar, Coronado, Chula Vista, Bird Rock. Each pocket has its own personality, and you need to feel it before you commit.
Off-market and MLS search
You receive a curated list. Active MLS listings, coming soon, plus off-market homes I source through 27 years of relationships. The right home is rarely the loudest one.
Offer and negotiation
This is where 27 years pays off. Price is one lever. Terms, contingencies, timing, rent backs, and how the offer is presented matter just as much. I draft, you approve, we win where it counts.
Inspections, escrow, closing
Inspectors I trust. Escrow officers who answer. A weekly checklist so you always know what is next. Keys handed to you on closing day, and I stay in your corner long after.
Whether it is your first home or your fifth, the plan adapts.
First-time buyers
Buying your first home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Two pre-approval intros, a buyer education session, and answers to every question you did not know to ask.
Start with a free intro call →Financing guidance
I work with lenders who specialize in jumbo, physician, foreign national, VA, and conventional loans. Down payment strategy, rate locks, and bridge loans when timing matters.
Talk financing →Investment properties
1031 exchanges, short term rental potential, long term hold analysis, and cash flow projections. San Diego is one of the strongest rental markets in California when you buy right.
Explore opportunities →Relocation buyers
Moving from out of state? I coordinate virtual tours, school district research, neighborhood comparisons, and a relocation timeline so the move feels like a transition, not a leap.
Plan your move →Luxury buyers
Discreet showings, off-market access, and a network that includes architects, designers, and concierge services. La Jolla and coastal San Diego properties from $2M to $20M+.
Request private listings →Schools and families
27 years of guiding families means I know which schools fit which children. Public, private, magnet, charter. I match the home to the school, not the other way around.
Ask about schools →Let's start with a 15 minute conversation.
No commitment. Tell me what you are considering, ask me anything about the market, and we will see if working together makes sense.